Konrad Laimer is an Austrian footballer born in 1997, known for his versatility as a midfielder and full-back.
He began his professional career at FC Red Bull Salzburg, where he played from 2014 to 2017.
In 2017, Laimer moved to RB Leipzig, where he made a significant impact in the Bundesliga.
Biography
Early Life
Konrad Laimer was born in 1997 in Austria, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. He joined the youth academy of FC Red Bull Salzburg, where he honed his skills and began his journey in professional football.
Career
Laimer made his professional debut with FC Liefering, the reserve team of Red Bull Salzburg, on May 2, 2014. He quickly progressed to the first team, debuting for Red Bull Salzburg on September 28, 2014, against Rapid Wien. His talent was evident, and he soon represented various Austrian national youth teams, including the under-19, under-20, and under-21 squads.
In 2017, Laimer took a significant step in his career by moving to Germany to join RB Leipzig on a four-year deal. He made an immediate impact, scoring his first Bundesliga goal in January 2019 and his first UEFA Champions League goal later that year. During his time at Leipzig, he won the DFB-Pokal in both 2022 and 2023. After six successful years, Laimer signed with Bayern Munich in June 2023, where he continues to play as a midfielder or full-back.
On the international stage, Laimer debuted for the Austria senior national team in June 2019 and was later selected for the UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking a significant milestone in his international career.
Legacy
Laimer's career is marked by numerous achievements, including multiple league titles and cup victories with both Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig. He was named the Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2025 and has been recognized in various team of the season selections, showcasing his impact in the Bundesliga and on the international stage.
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Career & Clubs
Laimer received his first call-up to the Austrian senior squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Wales and Georgia in September 2017, though he did not make any appearances. Nearly two years later on 7 June 2019, he debuted as a starter in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying against Slovenia. On 7 June 2024, Laimer was named in the Austria squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. On 18 May 2026, Laimer was selected in Ralf Rangnick’s 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking Austria’s first appearance in the tournament since 1998.
Club
As of match played 10 September 2026
International
As of match played 2 July 2026
As of match played 9 October 2025 Scores and results list Austria's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Laimer goal.
Red Bull Salzburg
A youth product of Red Bull Salzburg, Laimer made his Erste Liga debut with the reserve team and feeder club FC Liefering on 2 May 2014 against SV Horn. He made his first team debut on 28 September against Rapid Wien, replacing Alan in added time.
RB Leipzig
On 30 June 2017, Laimer moved to Germany and joined RB Leipzig on a four-year deal. He scored his first Bundesliga goal in a 4–0 away win over Fortuna Düsseldorf on 27 January 2019. Later that year, on 23 October, he netted his first UEFA Champions League goal in a 2–1 victory over Zenit Saint Petersburg. Laimer's deal was due to expire in 2021, but he later signed a two-year contract extension, running until June 2023. He won the DFB-Pokal in 2022 and 2023 with Leipzig. On 3 June 2023, despite their victory in the latter tournament, Laimer announced his decision to depart Leipzig at the expiration of his contract, ending his six-year stay with the club.
Bayern Munich
On 9 June 2023, fellow Bundesliga side Bayern Munich announced that they had signed Laimer as a free agent on a four-year deal until 30 June 2027. On 8 August, Laimer changed his shirt number at Bayern from 24 to his preferred number, 27. The number had become vacant after previous owner Yann Sommer left the club. On 26 September, he scored his first goal for Bayern in a 4–0 away win over Preußen Münster in the DFB-Pokal. On 10 December 2024, he netted his first Champions League goal with Bayern in a 5–1 away…
- Club
- FC Red Bull Salzburg (2014–2017)
- Club
- FC Liefering (2014–2016)
- Club
- Austria national under-19 football team (2014–2014)
- Club
- Austria national under-20 association football team (2015–2015)
- Club
- Austria national under-21 football team (2016–2018)
- Club
- RB Leipzig (2017–2023)
- Club
- FC Bayern Munich (2023–)
- Club
- Austria men's national football team (2019–)
- League
- Bundesliga
- National team
- Austria
Legacy
Red Bull Salzburg
Austrian Bundesliga: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17 Austrian Cup: 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17 RB Leipzig
DFB-Pokal: 2021–22, 2022–23; runner-up: 2020–21 Bayern Munich
Bundesliga: 2024–25, 2025–26 DFB-Pokal: 2025–26 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup: 2025, 2026 Individual
UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2021–22 Austrian Footballer of the Year: 2025 VDV Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2025–26
Clubs
- Austria men's national football team2019current
- FC Bayern Munich2023current
- Austria national under-19 football team2014–2014
- FC Liefering2014–2016
- FC Red Bull Salzburg2014–2017
- Austria national under-20 association football team2015–2015
- Austria national under-21 football team2016–2018
- RB Leipzig2017–2023
Played together with
Abdou DialloRB Leipzig · 2022–2023- Adam AznouFC Bayern Munich · 2022
Ademola LookmanRB Leipzig · 2018–2022
Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 1993–2000- Adi HütterFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2005–2007
- Adolfo ValenciaFC Bayern Munich · 1993–1994
Adrian FeinFC Bayern Munich
Agim IbraimiFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2006–2008
Alain SutterFC Bayern Munich · 1994–1995
Alan CarvalhoFC Red Bull Salzburg · 2010–2014
Alan McInallyFC Bayern Munich · 1989–1993
Aleksandar PavlovićFC Bayern Munich · 2023
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Identifiers & aliases
Konrad Laimer is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder or full-back for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Austria national team.
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